Well believe it or not the new year is here. Have you made some resolutions or are you like me and just wing it because before the end of the day? You have already broken at least two or maybe more. That is the reality of life and the life we live. It is not perfect at all. The new year is here and whether we like it or not there are a few things to get used to. Believe me, there are a few.

We have to get used to the number 2014 and realize that one year is gone, 10 years is gone, 20 years are gone and so on and so on. That is the way life is and that is how it flies by when you are having fun. This year will bring you some joy, some sorrow, some smiles, laughter and plenty of joy. That is what makes life so wonderful because we have no idea what it brings.

To some people it will bring a new baby, something new in their life and something which will disrupt things. Let's face it, your whole life changes and at times, it will be for the worst, but at times, it will be for the better. There is something about life never being the same when a new one arrives to a family, especially if it is your first one. Talk about shocks, no matter how prepared you are, you're not.

To some people this new year will bring sorrow with the passing of a loved one, a parent, a grandparent, a spouse, a loved one or a friend. It is a sorrowful time and there is nothing we can say or do that will make it better. We just simply say "I am sorry." That is the best thing to say and believe me, no matter what we say can never bring back that loved one or that friend back.

To some people, they will experience something that they have never done. It may be a balloon ride, wouldn't that be nice. I would really like to take one. I don't know how my fear of heights will do when I do it, I may just have to do it and get over it. That would be an experience I sure would like to try, getting sick or not. That is what life is all about, trying something new.

To some people they will embark on a vacation that will take them somewhere they have never been before. It may be a rafting trip on some winding river or a safari in Africa. Wouldn't that be neat? I have a friend who went there a few years ago, my what a trip that would be for me. Believe me, I can only dream about a trip like that. But maybe one of these days, who knows, it may be me this time.

Page 2 of 2 - Whatever anyone wants to do, remember it will be a different adventure, something you may have not done in years. That is what makes life so much fun. Life is fun and throw an adventure into the mix and you just can't go wrong. Take that plunge and make an adventure happen for you. Life only comes around once and it is gone before you know it. That special thing will be history.

Everyone calls those once-in-a-lifetime adventures now "bucket list items." I wrote a column a few years ago and I surprised a few people with some of those items. Everyone needs to at least go and do a few of those things, if not all. Whatever they call them, do something nice and something new, it won't harm anyone and no one really has to know what your are doing.

Taking a short walk can be something new. Exercise hasn't hurt anyone yet. It could lead into other things and be fun to boot. Who knows until you try it. if you don’t do something like that. Watching a new television show that you usually don't watch can be another new thing.

Going to a new restaurant that you've never been before can be a new adventure. Now you know what I am talking about. That is something new and fun. Try it, everyone, you may like it. That is what life is all about.